I am not recommending these retailers for any reason
other than I know they'll give you a good user experience on the
trail AND they will stand behind their products.

How do I know?

Because I've used them over the years and decades on the trail, and am
satisfied with their products, as well as their customer service and policies.

Example of affiliate disclosure

I, Diane Spicer, am a participant in
the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising
program designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Transparency: It's a good thing!

...meaning that if I receive a small commission when you purchase an item I reviewor discuss, you'll
know about it because I disclose that information.

Then
it's up to you to decide whether or not to trust that my information
is unbiased and accurate.

I hope I've earned your trust, and will do nothing to abuse it.

I'm not famous, I
don't have legions of followers, and I'm not expecting these things any time soon!

I'm just an old trail dog who wants
to help you get out on the trail in safety and comfort.

And in a perfect world, I wouldn't have
to pay to keep the lights on and the gears humming along (so to speak) on this website.

But, I do.

As of September 2018, Amazon requires this disclosure:“As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.”

Here's another thing you should know

If
a retailer is offering a particularly tempting discount or deal, I
may highlight it or give it a mention in my monthly newsletter or weekly update email to let you know about it.

We're all looking for a great
deal, right?

When you purchase through these types of
affiliate links, you are not paying extra but you are supporting Hiking For Her's
mission to get free hiking tips to hikers everywhere.

There is a link to this disclosure policy, if not a statement of affiliate relationships, in each mailing.

Endorsement Disclosure Information

United
States bloggers (like me) are required by the Federal Trade Commission to
bluntly state that a product review was either paid for, or written
because the product was provided free of charge.

I
like this requirement!

It protects you from the false
impression that the product being reviewed just happens to be the
greatest thing since sliced bread and isn't the blogger doing you a
big favor by mentioning it!

And it gives me a clear conscience
by adhering to the transparency which I mentioned above.

On
my website, I only review the products hikers would be keenly interested
in owning and putting to good use on the trail for these reasons:

-comfort,

-safety,

-performance,

-reliability,

-useful features,

-or just plain old fashioned fun.

Many of the things I review, I purchase with my own money (note the "not famous" thing above).

But if I was given the product to try out in return for blogging about my experience, I will state that very plainly.

Then
it's up to you to weigh how much that impacts your ability to trust my
review. I strive to be balanced and fair, regardless of whose money paid
for the product.

To finish up the transparency theme, let me state that I have no gear sponsors
and no paid arrangements with any gear companies to push particular
gear on you.

I freely pick and choose what I will use myself, and write about on the Hiking For Her website.

However, as mentioned above, affiliate fees may be associated with some of my
hyperlinks (see Advertising Information above).

Thank you!

Thank you very much for your interest and support!

I'll turn it into
new, in depth hiking information that you can put to good use on your next
trail adventure.

No fluff, no hype, just the facts (and a few opinions once in awhile).

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